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Environmental Quality Standards Regulations, 1999.

Country/Territory
Gambia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Institution Monitoring Water quality standards Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Western Africa
Abstract

These Regulations establish the Environment Quality Standards Board, define its functions and powers and declare standards set out in the Schedule 1 to apply in respect of ambient air, saline waters, surface fresh waters and groundwater.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implements

National Environment Management Act, 1994 (Act No. 13 of 1994).

Legislation | Gambia | 1994

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, EIA, Institution, Environmental planning, Inspection, Coastal zone management, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental audit, Education, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ban on Plastic Bags Order, 2015.

Legislation | Gambia | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Environmental fees/charges, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX